Moldova's new defense strategy recognizes Russian military presence "threat to national security"

The document notes that the resolution of the conflict in eastern Ukraine in the medium term will be difficult, but not impossible.

Belci City

The Parliament of Moldova adopted the National Defense Strategy for 2018-2021, which recognizes the presence of the Russian military contingent in the country's territory as a threat to national security.

During the debate on the project, the Socialists said that the strategy had been drafted on the order of the allies of the ruling party and was aimed at worsening relations with the Russian Federation.

Democrat Marian Lupu said that the focal point of the strategy was Moldova's neutral status, which is also specified in the country's Constitution.